Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures and a near 100-percent injury rate. Crab fishing off the Alaskan coast on the icy Bering Sea is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. But it's also one of the most lucrative, offering tens of thousands of dollars for a few days' work. Discovery Channel's gripping 10-part series follows a group of ambitious fishermen as they battle harsh conditions and intense competition in the frenzied search for an undersea jackpot. Join fishing's toughest crews as they follow the money to the edge of the world ... and beyond.

Synopsis

Join crews of the worlds most ambitious fishing vessels as they risk life and limb to compete in the seasons latest crab haul, known to many as The Deadliest Catch! Crewmen anxiously work through harsh conditions in ferocious seas to haul the ultimate jackpot. For many, they are second and third generation fishermen and working in these treacherous conditions is a matter of pride. Its a harsh reality for a small team of men against Mother Nature, but the rewards are handsome for those who survive.